Training Class Material - 2026

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Photographing in the Rio Grande Valley - Chery Brummett - PDF
Showcases the Valley's remarkable opportunities for capturing stunning landscapes and diverse wildlife.

Planning for the Colorado Field Trip (Fall 2026) - Dennis Fritsche - PDF
Offers planning advice for the club’s Ouray, Colorado field trip.

Basic Digital Photography
A structured course that teaches beginner photographers the fundamentals of camera operation, exposure, composition, sharpness, and focusing techniques.
  Part 1: Introduction - Dennis Fritsche - PDF  VIDEO
  Part 2: Exposure (Part 1) - Larry Petterborg - PDF  VIDEO
  Part 3: Exposure (Part 2) - Larry Petterborg - PDF  VIDEO

What Judges Look For - Larry Petterborg
Explains the criteria judges commonly use when evaluating photographs in competitions.
  February 19, 2026 (Live) - PDF

Ask Me Anything
An open Q&A session where members can get help with photography, editing, printing, and workflow questions.
  February 17, 2026 (Online) - PDF  VIDEO

My Print Doesn't Match My Monitor 20260129 - PDF  VIDEO
Explains how to diagnose and correct monitor-to-print mismatches through color management and print workflow practices.
  My Print Doesn't Match My Monitor with Printer Setup Addendum 20260217 - PDF  VIDEO
  Printer Setup Addendum 20260217 - PDF

Preparing for the Palo Duro Canyon Field Trip (Spring 2026) - Alan Daniel - PDF (Updated)
Offers planning advice and shooting guidance for the club’s Palo Duro Canyon field trip.

My Print Doesn't Match the Monitor - Dennis Fritsche
  January 29, 2026 (Online) - PDF  VIDEO

Lunar and Solar Photography - Bill Naifeh
Covers techniques and planning considerations for photographing the moon, the sun, and related astronomical events.
  January 22, 2026 (Online) - PDF  VIDEO